Labradoodle
Sign in to saveA labradoodle () is a crossbreed dog created by crossing a Labrador Retriever and a Standard or Miniature Poodle. Labradoodles were intended to be a good choice for people allergic to canine dander.
Key facts
- Dog breed.name
- Labradoodle
- Dog breed.image
- File:Labradoodle-Brown-Male-SideFace.jpg
- Dog breed.caption
- A brown male labradoodle
- Dog breed.country
- Australia
- Dog breed.cross
- yes
- Dog breed.breeds
- Labrador Retriever, Poodle
- Dog breed.notrecognised
- yes
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19 sectionsContents
- Breeding history
- Origins
- Follow-on guide-dog breeding programmes
- Appearance and temperament
- Types
- Breeding line issues
- Australian labradoodle breeding programme
- Coat texture and color
- Size
- Health
- Joint dysplasia
- Congenital eye diseases
- Addison's disease
- Ear infections
- See also
- Footnotes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
A labradoodle () is a crossbreed dog created by crossing a Labrador Retriever and a Standard or Miniature Poodle. Labradoodles were intended to be a good choice for people allergic to canine dander.
The Australian Labradoodle Association, an organization run by labradoodle breeders, says they are "generally considered healthy dogs". However, they also state that hip and elbow dysplasia are common problems affecting labradoodles. Other ailments include eye diseases and Addison's disease. Wally Conron of Australia, who is credited with inventing the breed, has commented that healthy labradoodles are "few and far between" and most are "crazy or have a hereditary problem".